Health, Safety&Environment Manager, Veghel

Position: Safety&Environment Manager

Location: Veghel, Netherlands

Type of contract: Permanent, onsite, full‑time (40 h – Monday to Friday office hours)

Segment: Mars Snacking

Join us full‑time – position open for immediate start

Mars is one of the world’s largest family‑owned consumer goods companies, home to iconic brands such as Royal Canin®, Pedigree®, Whiskas®, M&M’s®, and Ben’s Original®. With over 150,000 associates worldwide, we’re driven by a clear purpose: to create a better world for people and pets. Our decisions are guided by The Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.

At our Mars Snacking site in Veghel, the Netherlands, more than 750 dedicated associates work every day to produce great chocolate bars like Mars, Snickers, Bounty and Twix. The products are delivered to countries around the globe.

Make safety meaningful. Lead with purpose. Create sustainable impact.

At Mars, people, safety and sustainability come first. As our HSE Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping a safe, healthy, and sustainable manufacturing environment. You will be a trusted advisor and active member of the Plant Leadership Team, taking responsibility for the site’s Health, Safety, Environment, and Security performance. This role is more than compliance – it’s about influencing behavior, leading change, and protecting what matters most: our people.

What are we looking for?

Proven experience in Health, Safety, Environment, or Security leadership in manufacturing or supply environments

Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and relevant legislation combined with a good understanding of the Safety Pillar Management within a Manufacturing Excellence system

Fluent Dutch and English language skills (spoken and written) are essential to effectively engage with local teams and international stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change, continuous improvement, and behavioural safety initiatives

Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder‑management skills

Leadership qualities including setting vision&purpose, building trust and integrity, driving results, taking action, resolving conflicts, prioritizing and aligning key objectives, and conducting qualitative root‑cause analysis and corrective plans where required.

What will be your key responsibilities? Strategy&Leadership

Develop and execute site strategies for Health, Safety, Environment, Security, setting ambitious targets and inspiring others to achieve them

Lead, coach, and empower the HSE team consisting of 5 direct reports, while influencing all site associates to embrace a strong safety and environmental mindset

Drive cultural transformation by integrating HSE priorities into operational and strategic decisions across the Site Leadership Team

Chair the site MSE Safety Pillar, demonstrating visible, impactful leadership

Compliance&Risk Management

Ensure compliance with corporate safety standards and legal requirements, including local environmental regulations and progressing actions following the Risk Inventory and Elimination program

Oversee emergency response and response teams, Mars business continuity program, and asset‑conservation policies, fostering accountability across the site

Serve as the main contact for regulatory bodies, ensuring environmental and safety compliance

Incident Management&Continuous Improvement

Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and security events, driving learning, accountability, and corrective action

Champion behavioural safety programmes, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives

Lead the Plant Emergency Team, Security Team, and operational fire brigade, inspiring readiness and excellence

Reporting&Stakeholder Engagement

Monitor, analyse, and communicate HSE metrics, trends, and insights to influence behaviour and support decision‑making

Advise site leadership and associates on environmental, energy, safety, and security matters, fostering ownership and competence

Represent the site in European forums, sharing best practices and promoting a culture of continuous improvement

What can you expect from Mars?

Be part of a purpose‑driven company that’s building a better world for people and pets

A purpose‑driven role where your work protects people, assets, and the environment

Visibility and influence as a member of the Plant Leadership Team

A culture of support, flexibility, and inclusion– where your voice matters

Fuel your day with healthy, freshly cooked meals at our onsite restaurant

A gross annual base salary starting at xxx (full‑time), plus company bonus

A benefits package including a company pension plan

Take advantage of global career opportunities within Mars

Enjoy an Associate Assistance Programme for mental health&coaching

At Mars, we believe the world we want tomorrow starts with how we lead today. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact – we’d love to hear from you.

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